Logbook, kept by W.S. Varnum, comprised of four whaling voyages. First voyage documents the Alexander (Steam bark) of San Francisco, mastered by B.T. Tilton, from 20 March 1897 - 3 November 1897 to the Arctic Ocean and Herschel Island (Yukon). Includes descriptions of whales seen or taken, women on ships, interactions with natives, accidents, deaths at sea, shipboard medicine, and punishments. Also contains whale stamps. Other places represented include Barter Island (Kaktovik Village, Alaska). Whaling grounds include the Arctic Ocean and Herschel Island grounds. Second voyage documents the Alexander (Steam bark) of San Francisco, Calif., mastered by B.T. Tilton, from 29 March 1898 - 7 December 1898 to the Arctic Ocean Includes descriptions of whales seen or taken and accidents. Also contains whale stamps. Whaling grounds include the Arctic Ocean. Third voyage documents the Alexander (Steam bark) of San Francisco, Calif., mastered by B. T. Tilton, from 16 March 1899 - 11 November 1899 to the Arctic Ocean Includes descriptions of whales seen or taken, accidents, interactions with natives, and punishments. Also contains whale stamps. Other places represented include Little Diomede Island (Alaska) and St. Lawrence Bay (Chukchi Peninsula, Russia). Whaling grounds include the Arctic Ocean, Herschel Island, and 20/24 Fathom grounds. Fourth voyage documents the Alexander (Steam bark) of San Francisco, Calif., mastered by B. T. Tilton, from 5 April 1900 - 5 November 1900 to the Arctic Ocean Includes descriptions of whales seen or taken, deaths at sea, punishments, and a rescue. Also contains whale stamps. Other places represented include Little Diomede Island (Alaska). Whaling grounds include the Arctic Ocean and Herschel Island grounds.

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